Health News – Medical, Nutrition & More | New York Post https://nypost.com Your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Fri, 17 May 2024 01:29:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.4 I’m a dermatologist — this is the one nail sign you should never ignore https://nypost.com/2024/05/16/lifestyle/dermatologist-reveals-the-one-nail-sign-you-shouldnt-ignore/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 19:05:39 -0400 2024-05-16T19:05:50-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/16/lifestyle/dermatologist-reveals-the-one-nail-sign-you-shouldnt-ignore/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32100378 0 Lindsey Zubritsky Lindsey Zubritsky Zubritsky showed examples of nails that should warrant a visit to the doctor. A university student reveals her thumb after being diagnosed with an acral lentiginous subungual melanoma. Dietitians reveal the healthiest seed you can eat: ‘Truly a super seed’ https://nypost.com/2024/05/16/lifestyle/pumpkin-seeds-are-the-healthiest-seeds-to-eat-dietitians/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 17:00:40 -0400 2024-05-16T17:35:58-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/16/lifestyle/pumpkin-seeds-are-the-healthiest-seeds-to-eat-dietitians/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32093218 0 Healthiest seeds Healthiest seeds "Pumpkin seeds are truly a super seed because they benefit the body in so many ways," explained Samantha Cassetty and Natalie Rizzo. 1 ounce of unsalted pumpkin seeds contains 160 calories, 8 grams of protein, 14 grams of fat, 4 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of fiber. How to stay safe this summer when drinking alcohol at the beach https://nypost.com/2024/05/16/lifestyle/summertime-day-drinking-poses-great-risks-and-deadly-dangers/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 16:59:03 -0400 2024-05-16T17:15:52-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/16/lifestyle/summertime-day-drinking-poses-great-risks-and-deadly-dangers/ Reda Wigle https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32094608 0 Group of friends drinking champagne and enjoying sunset at the party on cruise yacht. lifestyle and vacation concept Friends drinking beer on sea beach Two cocktail glasses in man and woman hands. Margarita and mojito cocktail Here’s what to know about innovative treatment Dr. Richard Scolyer used on his own deadly cancer: ‘A Hail Mary’ https://nypost.com/2024/05/16/lifestyle/what-to-know-about-immunotherapy-innovative-treatment-doc-used-on-his-own-cancer/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 15:25:35 -0400 2024-05-16T21:29:36-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/16/lifestyle/what-to-know-about-immunotherapy-innovative-treatment-doc-used-on-his-own-cancer/ Amy Eisinger https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32096770 0 richard-scolyer-immunotherapy richard-scolyer-immunotherapy Richard Scolyer receives immunotherapy Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer Closeup illustaration of cancer cell Fussy eaters take note: picky palates linked to poor mental health https://nypost.com/2024/05/16/lifestyle/food-fussiness-linked-to-cognitive-decline/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 14:26:57 -0400 2024-05-16T17:06:34-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/16/lifestyle/food-fussiness-linked-to-cognitive-decline/ Reda Wigle https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32089963 0 Buddha bowl with spinach salad, quinoa, roasted chickpeas, grilled chicken, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, sesame seeds. Healthy food. Balanced food cooking ingredients. Clean diet eating. Top view group diversity old senior people eating healthy salad after exercising in the park in tracksuit in daytime Voted as one of the healthiest diets, a Mediterranean diet is more of a style of eating rather than a prescriptive program This hack will let you eat fatty foods like sausage and lose weight: study https://nypost.com/2024/05/16/lifestyle/study-reveals-how-to-eat-saturated-fat-and-lose-weight/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 13:25:15 -0400 2024-05-16T14:05:48-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/16/lifestyle/study-reveals-how-to-eat-saturated-fat-and-lose-weight/ Alexandra Klausner https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32092825 0 Hearty Breakfast Hearty Breakfast Athletes in the study used saturated fat as energy, People with diabetes store saturated fat in the body. Athletes use fat differently than people with diabetes. Proteins in blood could give cancer warning 7 years early https://nypost.com/2024/05/16/lifestyle/proteins-in-blood-could-signal-cancer-years-before-diagnosis/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 13:22:00 -0400 2024-05-16T14:54:16-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/16/lifestyle/proteins-in-blood-could-signal-cancer-years-before-diagnosis/ Reda Wigle https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32087780 0 Blood sample Blood sample Blood samples and test results in a clinical medical laboratory. 3D illustration close up asian chinese nurse drawing blood from female chinese patient arm's vein in the clinic Doctor during consultation held in his hand and shows patient laboratory tube with blood. Counseling of transfusion, blood and hematologic diseases and pathology like anemias, cell cancer, hemophilia I’m a doctor and mom — this is why you should never pierce a baby’s ears https://nypost.com/2024/05/16/lifestyle/im-a-doctor-this-is-why-you-should-never-pierce-a-babys-ears/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 10:29:37 -0400 2024-05-16T11:12:19-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/16/lifestyle/im-a-doctor-this-is-why-you-should-never-pierce-a-babys-ears/ Alexandra Klausner https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32080468 0 Charming little girl having an ear piercing process with special equipment in a beauty center by a professional medical worker Charming little girl having an ear piercing process with special equipment in a beauty center by a professional medical worker Dr. Tania Elliot said piercing a baby's ears can lead to infection or an allergic reaction. She said that many babies will go on to develop a nickel allergy. Several commenters said that they had their ears pierced when they were a baby. Simple reason why you’re overeating revealed in new study https://nypost.com/2024/05/16/lifestyle/being-distracted-during-a-meal-can-lead-to-overeating-study/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 09:31:04 -0400 2024-05-16T10:51:34-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/16/lifestyle/being-distracted-during-a-meal-can-lead-to-overeating-study/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32080864 0 People eating fast and healthy in front of a computer during job lunch break. Modern business lifestyle working at home. One woman eat salads from transparent bowl and use notebook pc on the table People eating fast and healthy in front of a computer during job lunch break. Modern business lifestyle working at home. One woman eat salads from transparent bowl and use notebook pc on the table Getting distracted during a meal may leave you feeling dissatisfied — you might make up for it by eating more food later, a study published Thursday finds. In one trial, participants who ate while distracted reported less enjoyment and satisfaction, an elevated desire for further gratification, and increased snacking afterward. Researchers call this phenomenon "hedonic compensation" — making up for the loss of pleasure by seeking extra gratification elsewhere. Sitting still is hard, but experts say the benefits of meditation are worth the struggle https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/lifestyle/sitting-still-is-hard-but-experts-say-the-benefits-of-meditation-are-worth-the-struggle/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 21:43:09 -0400 2024-05-15T21:43:21-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/lifestyle/sitting-still-is-hard-but-experts-say-the-benefits-of-meditation-are-worth-the-struggle/ Associated Press https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32081316 0 Research shows daily meditation practice can reduce anxiety, improve overall health and increase social connections, among other benefits. It's important to set an achievable goal when first starting meditation practices. How to properly reheat leftover rice and prevent ‘fried rice syndrome’ https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/lifestyle/how-to-reheat-leftover-rice-to-prevent-fried-rice-syndrome/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 16:27:01 -0400 2024-05-15T17:53:08-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/lifestyle/how-to-reheat-leftover-rice-to-prevent-fried-rice-syndrome/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32077450 0 81913873 81913873 Rice may contain spores of the common bacterium Bacillus cereus, which can release toxins that cause two types of food-borne illnesses — diarrheal and vomiting. Some 63,400 cases of Bacillus cereus illness are reported in the US each year, according to the Food and Drug Administration. When reheating rice in a microwave, make sure the internal temperature of the rice reaches at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit. This incentive will make men 4 times more likely to lose weight https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/lifestyle/men-are-4-times-more-likely-to-lose-weight-when-offered-money-study/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 14:54:28 -0400 2024-05-15T16:38:57-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/lifestyle/men-are-4-times-more-likely-to-lose-weight-when-offered-money-study/ Alexandra Klausner https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32078034 0 Men who got motivational text messages and who received financial incentives were more likely to lose weight. Some men in the study were texted about lifestyle changes. Professor Pat Hoddinott led the study. I was addicted to vaping — until docs said it was ‘frying my lungs like hot chicken’ https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/lifestyle/mom-was-addicted-to-vaping-until-habit-caused-lung-damage/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 14:03:30 -0400 2024-05-15T14:23:37-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/lifestyle/mom-was-addicted-to-vaping-until-habit-caused-lung-damage/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32075532 0 Popular vaping device mod.Upgrade parts for modern vaporizer e-cig device,spare parts.New device model,micro coil clearomizer.Quit smoking nicotine cigarette,start vaping safe ecig vape Popular vaping device mod.Upgrade parts for modern vaporizer e-cig device,spare parts.New device model,micro coil clearomizer.Quit smoking nicotine cigarette,start vaping safe ecig vape Tennessee mom Hannah Roth, 30, says she had never smoked before but started vaping four years ago amid stressful pandemic lockdowns. Soon she was vaping "every hour of the day" as her addiction grew. Vaping is the act of using a hand-held device to inhale vapor that contains nicotine. Side effects include dry mouth and throat, shortness of breath, headaches and nausea. Roth began to hear a "popping" sound in her lungs last month, and she developed a fever of 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Scans in the emergency room reportedly revealed lungs similar to someone in their 80s or a decade-long smoker. With her 7- and 10-year-old sons in mind, Roth said she has refused to touch a vape since a doctor threw hers away. These diets are best for lowering risk of diseases and cancer: study https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/lifestyle/plant-based-diets-best-for-lowering-disease-cancer-risk-study/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 14:00:47 -0400 2024-05-15T14:01:00-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/lifestyle/plant-based-diets-best-for-lowering-disease-cancer-risk-study/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32060670 0 Plant-based diet benefits Plant-based diet benefits The pros of eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans have long been espoused. However, pregnant women who adopted vegetarian diets did not lower their risk of developing gestational diabetes and hypertension compared to women who ate meat, the researchers found. Your beach is home to sand, surf and deadly germs — beware of these bacteria https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/lifestyle/the-beach-is-the-home-of-sun-sand-and-deadly-germs/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 12:56:36 -0400 2024-05-15T13:24:14-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/lifestyle/the-beach-is-the-home-of-sun-sand-and-deadly-germs/ Alexandra Klausner https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32060360 0 Virus Outbreak Schools Virus Outbreak Schools Vibriosis is a rare but potentially fatal bacterial infection. The beach is home to bacteria, some of which can be deadly. MRSA bacteria can cause a potentially fatal antibiotic resistant infection. Some strains of Escherichia coli, also known as E.coli bacteria, can cause serious illness. Doctor Richard Scolyer cancer-free one year after using own revolutionary treatment on terminal brain tumor: ‘I couldn’t be happier!’ https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/lifestyle/australian-doctor-richard-scolyer-cancer-free-year-after-terminal-diagnosis/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 02:05:55 -0400 2024-05-16T15:55:26-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/lifestyle/australian-doctor-richard-scolyer-cancer-free-year-after-terminal-diagnosis/ Nicholas McEntyre https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32066935 0 Doctor Richard Scolyer prepares for a recent MRI looking for "recurrent glioblastoma &/or treatment complications." Scolyer has been documenting his medical journey, sharing each and every one of his MRI results including photos to his social media. Scolyer was the first person to receive combination immunotherapy before his surgery last year. Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer were jointly named the 2024 NSW Australian of the Year. If you do this while driving, you might be a psychopath, scientists say  https://nypost.com/2024/05/14/lifestyle/if-you-do-this-while-driving-you-might-be-a-psychopath-scientists-say/#respond Tue, 14 May 2024 19:52:00 -0400 2024-05-15T07:34:41-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/14/lifestyle/if-you-do-this-while-driving-you-might-be-a-psychopath-scientists-say/ Alex Mitchell https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32063796 0 Texting behind the wheel may put you in the "dark triad" of personality traits. Texting while driving is connected to psychotic behavior, new research shows. I’m a doctor — these 5 easy hacks can help you live longer https://nypost.com/2024/05/14/lifestyle/doctor-reveals-5-easy-hacks-that-can-help-you-live-longer/#respond Tue, 14 May 2024 19:09:46 -0400 2024-05-14T19:27:26-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/14/lifestyle/doctor-reveals-5-easy-hacks-that-can-help-you-live-longer/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32061048 0 Young woman taking sleeping pills at night Young woman taking sleeping pills at night Puza, who studied at Harvard and Duke universities, shared his advice in a 24-second TikTok he posted Monday. Compression socks gently apply pressure to ankles and legs, which can help improve blood flow, reduce swelling and pain, and prevent blood clots. Anti-fungal foot powder can absorb moisture and prevent the growth of fungus. Protein is needed to preserve bone health and muscle mass and to prevent osteoporosis. "I love recommending fish oil for heart health and vitamin D for healthy bones and an immune system," Puza shared. Young woman reveals horror experience at the doctor after she was told she has a ‘fat man body’ at routine checkup https://nypost.com/2024/05/14/lifestyle/young-woman-told-she-has-a-fat-man-body-by-doctor-at-routine-appointment/#respond Tue, 14 May 2024 15:35:32 -0400 2024-05-14T15:35:36-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/14/lifestyle/young-woman-told-she-has-a-fat-man-body-by-doctor-at-routine-appointment/ News.com.au https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32058381 0 She said this is why she actively avoids the doctors. She revealed the experience on TikTok. Her TikTok amassed more than 20,000 views. Here’s why your bad breath won’t go away — even after brushing https://nypost.com/2024/05/14/lifestyle/this-is-why-your-bad-breath-wont-go-away-experts-say/#respond Tue, 14 May 2024 14:29:11 -0400 2024-05-14T14:29:22-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/14/lifestyle/this-is-why-your-bad-breath-wont-go-away-experts-say/ Alexandra Klausner https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32056600 0 Latin man and smoker with bad hygiene Latin man and smoker with bad hygiene Clearing your nasal passageways when you are sick may improve your bad breath. Allergies can cause bad breath for the same reason a cold and virus does. Tonsil stones can also make your breath stink. GERD can make your breath smell acidic.